Empty Netters Podcast

This week the boys are joined by BC freshman stud Will Smith. He talks about the scariest penalty he ever took, the coolest draft party ever thrown, and bringing his entire Dev Program line with him to college. Will thinks BC is going to raise some banners this year, and they just might be listening to Adele in the locker room to celebrate. Also, Chris and Dan stopped by the CCM Hockey house where...

JR joins the pod to talk about how Jumbo Joe should’ve been his next victim and why the Olympics are so cool. He lists his top 5 American players, he changes his grade on Bedard, and yes he still hangs out with Vince Vaughn. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK:...

Somehow the Ducks are the hottest team in the league, and the Senators fans are turning on their own team. Johnny Hockey has been benched and Jack Hughes gave the state of New Jersey a heart attack. The boys discuss the Kings chances at the Cup and the Lightning being a sleeping giant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Alex Ovechkin slowing down? Is Bruins Panthers the best rivalry in the Atlantic? The guys have no notes on Jumbo Joe's retirement video but they do have a few notes on Frozen Frenzy. Plus find out which teams might need to get some new sweater swag back in their game.  Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (06:40) - Howie's Hockey Tape Hot Ice (06:55) - Frozen Frenzy Breakdown (11:40) - Joe Thornton Retire...

It’s time for early overreactions! The Yzerplan is firing and the Bruins have the two best goalies in the league. The Oilers are dead, the Penguins are dead, the Flyers have lost their damn minds, and some rookies are starting to get on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL is back! Devastating news for Montreal as Kirby Dach is done for the year. The Knights remain a wagon, and the Oilers can’t stop the puck. Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch join the podcast! The boys talk about the Sabres pursuit for the playoffs, and how Buffalo just might be the most fun team in the entire league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jets shock the NHL world days before the season and re-sign Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck! The boys are joined by Milan Lucic. He breaks down the 2011 Cup winning season and what it was like playing with some of the best players in NHL history. Looch gets into what it means to be back in Boston and what the expectations are for the Bruins this season.      Learn more about your ad choic...

The Ducks pull off an insane deal and Trevor Zegras stays in Anaheim. The boys get into the biggest things they're looking forward to as the NHL season is about to begin including possible huge trades and certain teams becoming the new big boys of the league.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are rattled about a couple huge names in the NHL who might be changing teams in the near future. And looking at the most stacked division in the league, the boys are all over the place with their guesses. Are we getting set for a huge changing of the guard in the East?    Chapters (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - Stamkos Saga (06:30) - Zegras Is Gone (18:07) - Cooley Spin-O-Rama (21:10) - Canadi...

The first overall pick of the first ever PWHL draft joins the pod to reveal how she chose which blazer on draft night, her pros and cons of basketball and hockey, and how she almost got a lip tattoo. Listen in to find out why she’s sending her grandfather to Milan 2026 and get the inside scoop the best cinnamon rolls. Plus, the boys drop their Metro Division predictions.   Chapters: (00:00:00) - I...

PLD joins the boys to discuss his love for French rap, the art of taking penalties, and the crazy locker room at Mullet Arena. He explains why the Kings are going to be tough to beat this year, what it was like playing for Torts, and why there's nothing wrong with taking your sweet time in the locker room.    (00:00) - Intro (01:18) - Hot Ice (10:51) - PLD Interview (19:53) - Rookie Records (26:27...

Some rumors about Patrick Kane to the Red Wings have the boys fired up. Central Division predictions bring out some hot takes in which teams are looking to make a cup run, and who is going to miss playoffs that might surprise you.  Presented by Howie's Hockey Tape Chapters (0:00:00) - Intro live from Ibiza (0:02:50) - Howie's Hot Ice: Is Kane Going to Detroit? (0:11:27) - The Chicago Blackhawks (0...

The boys touch on Auston Matthews getting the BAG with his new deal in Toronto and how it affects their chances of making a cup run. They also go over their Pacific Division breakdown where they predict where each team is going to finish in the division and who is going to have the best chance at going deep in the playoffs.    (0:00:00) - Intro (0:02:37) - Auston Matthews resigns with the Toronto...

Kirby Dach of the Montreal Canadiens joins the boys to explain why playing for Marty St Louis and playing with Cole Caufield means hockey has never been more fun. He dishes about the secrets to grocery shopping with Brent Seabrook, why the atmosphere in Montreal is second to none, how to rank the best country songs, and he just might have his signature goal celly figured out. (0:00) - Intro (02:08...

William M. Jennings Trophy winner, Jeremy Swayman, joins the show. The boys get into going all the way from Alaska to the University of Maine, and then getting to learn the NHL game from the likes of Tuukka Rask. Sway talks about being a self proclaimed "not weird" goalie, and the mentality that has made him one of the best tendies in the NHL.    (0:00:00) - Intro (0:08:00) - Sway LOVES Alaska (0:...

Keith Yandle joins the pod with the boys. They break down some of the best teammates in the NHL as well as the crazy ride to becoming the NHL Ironman. Keith recalls some of the greatest pranks he's pulled throughout his career, and gets into Kevin Hayes' wedding being one of the most fun nights of all time. (0:00:00) - Intro (0:00:48) - Kevin Hayes' Wedding (0:08:54) - Prep School Journey (0:15:40...

Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets joins the pod! He explains how he got a single dorm as a freshman in prep school and why college hockey was the most fun he's ever had in his life. The boys hear about the craziest GM draft questions, all the perks of being a Blue Jacket, winning multiple gold medals, and the secret to grandma's cheesecake. (00:00) - Intro (03:43) - Bergeron Retirement (0...

Trevor Moore of the LA Kings joins the pod! He breaks down being a Cali native and playing for his childhood team as well as making it to the NHL in an unconventional way. The boys chop it up about college war stories and his passionate love for High School Musical.   NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAG...

Nate Thompson joins the podcast! He and the boys talk about representing for the state of Alaska and shares the manny reasons why Steve Yzerman is an absolute legend. Nate lived in the most fun house in NHL history, and breaks down the definitive list of best Game of Thrones characters. (0:00:00) - Intro (0:01:50) - Nate's favorite teams to play for (0:08:30) - Free Agency (0:15:50) - First Career...

The boys sit down with NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios. They discuss everything from Connor Bedard fitting in with the Blackhawks to drinking beers on the bench at the Winter Classic. Expansion teams are good for hockey, partying with the cup in Montreal is almost as good as partying with it in Malibu, and a definitive ranking of D Men in the game today. Plus he's got the best tequila in the busin...

The Vegas Golden Knights take down the Florida Panthers in 5 games for their first Stanley Cup Championship. Matty Tkachuk was playing with a broken sternum like an animal. The boys are joined by Jonny Lazarus as they break down their night of partying with the Stanley Cup and the Vegas Golden Knight players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden Knights are one win away from their first title, the Cardiac Cats have been here before, and the Vegas Strip is ready to burn on Tuesday night baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PK Subban joins the pod to discuss why the Panthers are back in this thing, how to become a style king, the power of a hot goalie, and the secret to never taking less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Cup Final game 2 recap. The Knights absolutely smack the panthers to take a 2-0 series lead. The Cats may be without Gudas. Jack Eichel survives the biggest hit of the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Cup Final game 1 recap, Vegas punches first, Tkachuk punches faces, and Adin Hill wants the Conn Smythe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices